Category: DESTINATIONS

What Southern California lacks in snow, it more than makes up in festive and brilliant light displays. We all know SoCal isn’t exactly known for frigid temps and falling white powder in the wintertime (except in higher elevations), but there’s no denying that Tinseltown shines even brighter this time of year when a bazillion twinkling…

After waiting patiently for decades, a permanent Hello Kitty cafe has finally put down roots in the U.S. But this news is made all the more fantastic for the fact that it’s located right here in Southern California. I always envisioned having to book a flight and crossing the Pacific Ocean just to have an…

I don’t know about you, but I absolutely love color. I find anything containing vivid coloration, especially on a grand scale, whether in nature or man-made captivating, like bright blooms carpeting a hillside, murals spray painted on walls, and artistic structures radiating brilliance. All of these physical manifestations of chroma make me a happy camper…

There’s a new cat cafe in town and my preschooler absolutely loved our first time there that he’s dying to go back. Because our current housing situation isn’t accommodating to pets, it’s a bummer for my lonely little guy who’s been begging me to produce him a sibling, human or otherwise. So I went scouring…

Located east of Seattle in the heart of Washington State, you’ll be pleasantly surprised to discover a quaint German-themed town nestled in the eastern foothills of the Cascade Mountains. Inspired by the Danish-styled aesthetics and Europeanesque charm of Solvang, California, Leavenworth’s allure comes from its faux Bavarian buildings and Alpine feel, especially when snow blankets the region…

Ahoy, me hearties! Scalawag pirates have plundered the high seas of Orange County, California and captured good ol’ St. Nick and Mrs. Claus. They want to put an end to Christmas and ruin the holiday season for everyone. But with the help of landlubbers young and old, cheer on Santa as he saves the day…

With the phenomenal success of the Museum of Ice Cream LA, it comes as no surprise that Los Angeles is seeing an upsurge with these types of temporary exhibits. The latest in a slew of such kind, Happy Place Pop-up hopes to impart a lot of happy onto a city that’s seen brighter days. With 13 immersive…

The much anticipated Museum of Ice Cream, MOIC for short, has finally opened in Los Angeles, California. Washed in a fabulous pink hue, an industrial warehouse on the periphery of the Arts District neighborhood of DTLA has transformed into a fun and imaginative space that’s worthy of social media adulation. Think Willy Wonka meets Jeff Koons…

What is it about unicorns that have people of all ages enthralled and fascinated? Is it because underneath their single-horned foreheads and long flowing manes lies what’s essentially a beautiful and majestic steed? Or is it the magic and mysticism associated with such mythical beasts that endear them to us? Or is it simply, unicorns…

With the holiday season in full swing, there are plenty of festive light displays to experience in SoCal. One not-to-be-missed illuminated attraction is LA Zoo Lights, which is happening from November 17, 2017 to January 7, 2018. For this seasonal event, a portion of the Los Angeles Zoo is transformed into a magical realm of twinkling lights…